On Wednesday evening, during a ceremony held in Sannat Square, a number of Gozitan athletes were honoured for their commitments and achievements within their sports discipline in this year’s ninth Gozo Sports Awards.

Gozo and Planning Minister Clint Camilleri presented the awards, saying that the efforts of the athletes have been recognised, while the commitment of many others is appreciated.The award winners, who were selected by an independent board, are as follows:

Official of the year – Mark Camilleri

Coach of the year – Franklin Grima

Team of the year – Gozo Dream Yacht Racing Team

Recognition for an active athlete over 45 years of age (selected by the Services Directorate within the Ministry for Gozo) – Noel Grech

Recognition for a sporting career (selected by the Services Directorate within the Ministry for Gozo) – Raymond Attard

Special recognition Special Olympics – Giuseppina Galea and Carmelo Pace

Promising young female – Keira Attard

Promising young male – Liam Daly

Sportswoman of the year – Lara Calleja

Sportsman of the year – Marlon Attard.

Photos: MGP

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